ALWAYS REFORMING: A sinner saved by grace alone through faith alone because of Christ alone adhering to Scripture alone to bring about reform personally, for his family, church, and world to the glory of God alone.

Monday, March 10, 2008

Sounds like somebody's got a case of the Mondays.

Some good bull from the USMC Silent Drill Platoon at a Nuggets game. (HT NCGuy)

Read about the study that found that Daylight Saving Time actually uses more energy, as opposed to saving it, as was originally argued.

Read about how a Series of blunders turned the plastic bag into global villain.

“The impact of bags on whales, dolphins, porpoises and seals ranges from nil for most species to very minor for perhaps a few species.For birds, plastic bags are not a problem either.”

Read the Sports Illustrated article that as great as he was, Brett Favre could have been better.

What could have been - Popularity, skills prevented Favre from true greatness.

Check out the conversation Rev shared that transpired between Charles Simeon & Charles Wesley over the issue of Calvinism & Arminianism.

“Then, Sir, with your leave I will put up my dagger again; for this is all my Calvinism; this is my election, my justification by faith, my final perseverance: it is in substance all that I hold, and as I hold it; and therefore, if you please, instead of searching out terms and phrases to be a ground of contention between us, we will cordially unite in those things wherein we agree.”

Scope out this interview of Eugene Peterson posted by Chris Brauns, who is wise to point out that he doesn't "agree with everything Eugene Peterson says" as a caveat. Whoa, that was close.

Read about the man caused 3rd degree burns to his 2 month old daughter by putting her in the hotel microwave.

Read about the most heinous, the Syrian man who decapitated his 15 month old nephew in front of the boys parents because he was mad at them. Oh, yeah, you heard that right. In the supermarket, in front of everyone.

This is genius. See/Buy a pair of these "Left Behind" shorts (jogging pants available as well). (HT Tom Johnson)

David Gallo shows jaw-dropping footage of amazing sea creatures, including a shape-shifting cuttlefish, a pair of fighting squid, and a mesmerizing gallery of bioluminescent fish that light up the blackest depths of the ocean.

Check out the list of Packer on Owen slooge assembled by Justin Taylor.

Check out one of newest favorite websites: Stuff White People Like. I have a few white friends and this stuff describes them perfectly!#83 Bad memories of high school#75 Threatening to Move to Canada#71 Being the only white person around#62 Knowing What’s Best for Poor People#20 Being an expert on YOUR culture#17 Hating their parents#9 Making you feel bad about not going outside#4 Assists(Here's their Whole List.)

Read Nathan Busenitz on the principles that should guide Christians who interact on blogs.(Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3 - Part 4)

Read the thoughts of Reformation 21's Rick Phillips on Church "Visions."

Is it necessary or even advisable for churches to make 5-year or 10 year plans? Or is such a practice a corruption of the spiritual calling of the church? My response consists of the following 7 points, which I will flesh out below:

Read as John Piper asks, Do Jews Have a Divine Right in the Promised Land?

Read about the Elements of Comedy, by taking a look at Steve Martin on the Kennedy assassination.

Wow, glad to see you took Michael's (internetmonk) last post literally! I found your blog through his - and have to admit - that this post had me laughing so hard - never have I seen so many "informative and helpful links" in one post! Good going! :)